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Cost of Shipping Records

Greetings,
I just ordered 10 records from Musicdirect. Their website says free shipping for $50 or more. I understand that since I live in Alaska that offer wouldn't apply. They (MD) charged me $147.00 for shipping 10 records. 
I really feel like they gouged me. I could see maybe $50 but not $147. 
Has anyone else experienced such hi and unfair shipping costs? 
Shipping cost prevents me from having more nice toys. 
I did bite the bullet and got the 10 records. I wasn't happy about it. 
Thanks for letting me vent. 
Joenies
joenies
hifiman5's avatar
hifiman5
1,611 posts
 
@joenies  They had better be fantastic pressings!!
ericsch
180 posts
 
That is a glitch in MD's system. I had to call them to request media mail. They did comply after I called. I'm surprised they haven't fixed the problem.
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tomic601
2,164 posts
 
i just shipped 5 x boxes of about 25 discs each via postal service media rate
$18 from Carlsbad California to Seattle
boxes 14”x14” x5”
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uberwaltz
4,946 posts
 
That Is ridiculous and you should call MD back and insist on a refund.
How did they actually arrive would be also be of importance?
Was it express or good old ground or media mail?
Ask them to show you THEIR actual shipping cost!
My daughter is attending Alaska Pacific University and in Anchorage and we regularly send her stuff via USPS both regular and media mail and yes it is slightly more than mainland usa but $147 for 10 records?
Crazy and greedy.
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geoffkait
14,147 posts
 
Has MD been doing that for 30 years? 
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